§ 68. Mr. Sorensenasked the President of the Board of Trade to what extent, and in what manner, his Department collaborates with other Ministries in respect of the transference of factories and businesses to the new towns; approximately how many firms have transferred their works and offices to the new towns since their foundation; and how many of these are in new towns in the county of Essex.
§ Mr. MaudlingMy Department is constantly in touch with other Ministries about the needs of the New Towns and we draw the attention of suitable firms to what they offer. 348 firms have set up new factories in these places. Of this number, 112 went to New Towns in Essex. Separate figures for offices are not available.